5-Fluorocytosine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

CAS: 2022-85-7 | C4H4FN3O | 129.09 g/mol

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ALFL16496.03	1 g

Catalog number ALFL16496.03

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS110-18-9

IUPAC Name[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]dimethylamine

Molecular FormulaC6H16N2

InChI KeyKWYHDKDOAIKMQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILESCN(C)CCN(C)C

Specifications

Infrared spectrumConforms

Refractive index1.4165 to 1.4195 (20°C, 589 nm)

Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to slightly turbid yellow

Appearance (Form)Liquid

GC>=98.5 %

5-Fluorocytosine acts as an antidiabetic, antifungal and antimicrobial agent. It is useful for the treatment of serious infections arises due to susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus neoformans and chromomycosis. Further, it is employed in studies on TMP biosynthesis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
5-Fluorocytosine acts as an antidiabetic, antifungal and antimicrobial agent. It is useful for the treatment of serious infections arises due to susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus neoformans and chromomycosis. Further, it is employed in studies on TMP biosynthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.

Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Olszewska, A.; Dadová, J.; Mačková, M.; Hocek, M. Cleavage of DNA containing 5-fluorocytosine or 5-fluorouracil by type II restriction endonucleases. Bioorg. Med. Chem. 2015, 23 (21), 6885-6890.
Perumalla, S. R.; Sun, C. C. Enabling Tablet Product Development of 5-Fluorocytosine Through Integrated Crystal and Particle Engineering. J. Pharm. Sci. 2014, 103 (4), 1126-1132.